RPD is seeking a suspect in an attempted murder case

RPD announced Saturday that it is looking for a suspect in an attempted murder that occurred Friday evening at the Church of Latter Day Saints on North Norma Street.

According to an RPD press release, a person reported being shot at while driving in the parking lot of the LDS church. While the victim was not injured, the victim reported evidence of that allowed RPD to investigate the matter.

The primary suspect, Robert Martinez, is still outstanding, according to RPD Chief Strand in the press release.

"Initial investigation revealed a general description of the shooter and evidence of a confrontation in the parking lot of the church," RPD reported in its press release. "Damage to the vehicle was consistent with that of a several bullets impacting the hood and windshield."

A coordinated effort between patrol units and detectives unveiled the location of additional parties involved in the attempted murder, along with the recovery of a revolver suspected to be used in the shooting.

When the Daily Independent called RPD Friday evening, it was revealed that the arrested suspect was a juvenile. RPD declined to issue more details at the time, or release the identity of the arrested suspect due to his status as a juvenile.

RPD is reporting Martinez as possibly armed and dangerous. People seeing Martinez should contact them at (760) 499-5100.